Norway Walrus Freya’s Fame Could Lead To Her Death
New Delhi:
According to authorities, a walrus famous this year for its adorable stubbornness sunbathes on boats moored in Oslo, Norway. BBC.
Officials say that because people got too close to Freya the walrus, thereby putting themselves and her in danger, the Norwegian fisheries ministry can consider euthanasing her if the mob continues to defy its advice.
The Directorate of Fisheries’ assessment is that negligent behavior and failure to follow the recommendations of the authorities may endanger life and health… The Directorate of Fisheries is in dialogue with the police and officials. veterinary medicine to discuss further measures,” said Ms. Nadia Jdaini, senior communications adviser of the Directorate of Fisheries.
She added, “Again, we – in particular – advise the public to keep their distance from observed walruses and not to bathe with them. That is for their own safety. and be mindful of the welfare of animals.”
The Fisheries Ministry statement also said people threw things at Freya. “The fact that the hippocampus has become an attraction has increased the need for further measures. Our biggest fear is that people might get injured,” Ms. Jdaini said.
The ministry added that Freya’s growing popularity has kept her from getting enough rest and that experts they are speaking to suggest she is under stress.
The walrus, nicknamed “Freya,” was in and near the Oslofjord this summer.